Comments welcomed on good area to live (Malaga)

My husband and I are planning to move to the Malaga area sometime in the spring. We would like to buy a 4 bedroom villa with a pool that overlooks a golf course. I would like to be near a nice town for walking/shopping/dining. What areas are good? We just turned 60. I would love to be within driving range of the ocean but the number one priority is a good golf course for my husband. Thanks for your help, Mary